HATEM Ben Arfa's move to Newcastle United is back on - according to reports in France.

Marseille president Jean-Claude Dassier has claimed that a deal with United has been agreed to loan the French international with an additional clause to make the deal permanent should he play more than 25 matches.

Ben Arfa travelled to Tyneside 13 days ago to attempt to arrange his own move to the Premier League but did not get as far talks with the Magpies.